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Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has spoken out regarding his recent deportation by Saudi Arabian authorities, emphasising the Nigerian government’s involvement and underscoring the importance of upholding Nigeria’s sovereignty and citizens’ rights.

In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Sheikh Gumi shared his thoughts on the incident and the broader implications for Nigeria and its relations with foreign governments.

When asked about the deportation, Sheikh Gumi said, “Yes, the Nigerian government is on top of it. Nigeria should stand by her principles as a free nation. Every Nigerian has the freedom of speech as long as you do not call for violence, discrimination, and ethnic cleansing. Your expressed views should not be used against somebody intending to go for worship.”

He further revealed that Nigerian authorities have been proactive, stating, “The Minister of External Affairs has already ed me, and the Director General of the DSS, we have spoken. I think the government is doing the right thing to see that citizens are not molested.”

Sheikh Gumi emphasised Nigeria’s stance on asserting its rights, declaring, “Nigeria has to assert her own rights as a free nation; we are not slaves to anybody. This is a lesson we should teach all authoritarian governments — that ‘Look, you don’t play with the rights of Nigeria.’”

When asked if he would consider returning to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage, Sheikh Gumi responded affirmatively, “Yes, I will go on pilgrimage. It is a place of worship, and there should not be restrictions for adherents.”

The cleric, who was part of a delegation of religious scholars sponsored by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), arrived at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina on Saturday night via Umza Air and was immediately deported to the country. Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have always enjoyed a healthy diplomatic relationship.

Source: https://vanguardngr.com/Saudi-deportation-Gumi-urges-FG-to-stand-up-for-Nigerians-rights-abroad

If Nigeria is a serious country you would have been in jail.

Stand up for what?

Wehrey

Sir?

Your past reckless statements and behavior are hunting you back.

Karma is a bae

FG will stand up for Nigerians RIGHTS anytime, anyday but NOT for TERRORISTS

MaziObinnaokija:
FG will stand up for Nigerians RIGHTS anytime, anyway but NOT for TERRORISTS

Gumi should come online as see how Nigerians , irrespective of tribes are reacting to his deportation.

May be he can have a rethink about his own past

Skit/content creator,a 🤡.When same FG supposed arrest u since.

Sheikh Gumi emphasized Nigeria’s stance on asserting its rights, declaring, “Nigeria has to assert her own rights as a free nation; we are not slaves to anybody. This is a lesson we should teach all authoritarian governments — that ‘Look, you don’t play with the rights of Nigeria.’”

Can u assert ur rights in someone else's country?
#TerroristTalkingRights

hisexcellency34:
Wehrey

Ooh, yeeeee........

Meanwhile, Gumi is a bandit terrorist advocates and mediator back home. This man is really sick. Even Saudi Arabia the home of Islam does not subscribe to the barbaric brand of Islam these fanatics subscribe to down home here in Nigeria.

MaziObinnaokija:
FG will stand up for Nigerians RIGHTS anytime, anyway but NOT for TERRORISTS.

Same bandits and BH terrorists the Nigerian army and FG are recycling as repentant, deradicalised and rehabilitated terrorists? Operation safe corridor terrorist graduates?

If a Muslim populated country like Saudi Arabia could deport a renown Islamic scholar like Gumi, it simply means he is far from making heaven

So no one can tell us why exactly this man was deported, na wa o.

helinues:


Gumi should come online as see how Nigerians , irrespective of tribes are reacting to his deportation.

May be he can have a rethink about his own past

You think he's not online?

He is and is seeing everything

But will he change his evil ways, I doubt

The Saudi government knows the real reason why he was deported. The claim by his aide, which states that he was deported because he criticized the Saudi government is just smoke. They didn't want a terrorist in their country. Smart guys...

E pain am

Unfortunately Nigeria can't tell Saudi government on what to do concerning their immigrational policy

😂😂😂
Gumi think Nigeria should take it further and kuku Stand for the rights of terrorists abroad?

First time I came here and did not see any agbado mentioned obi.

Let me still wait a little

But despite that, the government of the day still counted him among Nigerian delegation obligated for religious activities. You see why we said the government of the day failed

helinues:
Sir?

Your past reckless statements and behavior are hunting you back.

Karma is a bae

Godjone:
First time I came here and did not see any agbado mentioned obi.

Let me still wait a little

keep waiting

The people this man is scholar about said they don't want you because you are not good.
You said Nigeria government should force you on them because you practice their religion.
Is this not self delusion?

tesseract:
The Saudi government knows the real reason why he was deported. The claim by his aide, which states that he was deported because he criticized the Saudi government is just smoke. They didn't want a terrorist in their country. Smart guys...

True, before he surveys the crowd there and relate to his boys how best to strike in subsequent hajj visits. They believe he is probably there to run undercover and promote his own brand of Islam small small.

richiemcgold:
So no one can tell us why exactly this man was deported, na wa o.

I heard that he criticised the Saudi government in the past. I don't know how true that is

Almost every years Nigerians die in Mecca from Negligence of the Saudi Authorities. Often they are buried in mass graves and treated with indignity

When did Gumi ever speak up about it?

The world truly is watching.